Doubles (Bara)

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Category: Indo Caribbean

Doubles   is probably the most popular breakfast dish in Trinidad. It is sold mainly by street vendors on almost every corner in the main traffic areas of the country.

 

INGREDIENTS:

Bara:
2 cups flour
A pinch of salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon  safron powder
1 teaspoon ground geera (cumin)
1 teaspoon yeast
1/3 cup warm water
A pinch of  sugar
Oil for frying
knead flour and ingredients into a soft consistency,
flatten with hands and place in hot oil,
fry till cooked usually 3 minutes.
Place cooked baras on oil absorbent paper.

Filling (Curried Channa):
1 lb channa (chick peas) if using dried peas soak over night or you can use the can variety
1 tablespoon curry powder
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced fine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tsp ground geera (cumin)
Pepper to taste
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
A touch of shadon benie

Topping
grate cucumber
add shaon benie
salt
black pepper
A touch of vinegar

Serve

Open bara, fill with channa and topping.

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